Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
I think the punishment is fair. Incredibly unfair to the players, but there has to be a deterrent for this sort of thing. 6 points means that the women aren't guaranteed eliminated, they can still make it to the knockout round if they win all 3 matches. They won't, but it's possible.
Priestman and her staff will lose their jobs over this and her coaching career at this level is all but done.
All to get a win over New Zealand....
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